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Table 1 Entomological Inoculation Rate (EIR) and Human Biting Rate (HBR) observed in intervention area and the control

From: Good performances but short lasting efficacy of Actellic 50 EC Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) on malaria transmission in Benin, West Africa

Variables

Treated districts

Control

% reduction

(Tanguiéta, Kouandé)

(Copargo)

Total

35

306

-

Person night

64

32

-

HBR

0,55

9,56

94,25

S%

0,03

0,22

-

EIR (b/m/n)

0,016

2,11

99,24

EIR/month

0,48

63,3

-

  1. S% = Sporozoite index.
  2. HBR = Human Bite Rate.
  3. EIR (b/m/n) = Entomological Inoculating Rate (infected bite/man/night).
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